[Jewish] Anti-Semitism Conversation Today! PLEASE JOIN US!

[Sosanna Herman-Dunphy]

HELLO JSU!

3:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. TODAY IN THE AIRPORT LOUNGE

TRY TO ARRIVE A FEW MINUTES EARLY TO GET A SEAT! 
  
Hate at Hampshire: Uniting as a community against hate speech 

A panel discussion exploring anti-semitic hate speech at Hampshire
College 

Sponsored by the Harold F. Johnson Library
_This event is for Hampshire community members only. _ 

"The greatest danger is doing nothing. Ignoring Hitler was the first
mistake Germany made. The symbols of today enable the reality of
tomorrow. Do not look away and do not ignore them." 

As part of the Spring 2018 iteration of ENGAGE, the Harold F. Library is
hosting a panel to provide some history and context for the multiple
occurrences in recent years of anti-semitic graffiti on our campus and
in our library. In an effort to address the implications of these acts
and stand up for our campus' stated mission to promote dialog and aim to
dismantle racism and xenophobia in all their forms, we invite any
student, staff, or faculty member who wishes to gain an expanded
understanding of our very complex current moment in higher education
regarding hate speech and intellectual freedom to please attend and
contribute your perspective. 

The panelists will explore such questions as: Why has hate speech of an
antisemitic nature been rising in recent years? Why are libraries and
colleges particularly popular targets of all forms of hate speech? Who
does this kind of thing and why? (Hint: it's both simpler and more
complicated than you think.) How are antisemitism and other forms of
bigotry interrelated? Together we will gain a sense of the complexity of
our current moment and strive towards some solutions, immediate and
long-term, to strengthen our community with a renewed sense of hope for
our shared future. 

Hope to see you there, 
Soe Herman-Dunphy 
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